Butterfly Yellow

By Thanhha Lai

A sister's quest to reunite with her lost brother leads to unexpected challenges and heartache.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 3,690 ratings

304 pages· 54,090 words· Est. 5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In the chaos of the Việt Nam War's end, Hằng loses her brother, Linh, at an airport. Years later, as a refugee in Texas, she meets LeeRoy, a dreamer with rodeo ambitions, who aids her search. When Hằng finally finds Linh, her joy turns to despair as he no longer remembers her or their past. Determined to reconnect, Hằng faces the daunting task of bridging the emotional chasm between them. Can she rebuild their bond and heal the wounds of war and separation?

From the publisher

Winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction! Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Ibi Zoboi, and Erika L. Sánchez, this gorgeously written and deeply moving novel is the YA debut from the award-winning author of Inside Out &amp; Back Again. 4 starred reviews!In the final days of the Việt Nam War, Hằng takes her little brother, Linh, to the airport, determined to find a way to safety in America. In a split second, Linh is ripped from her arms–and Hằng is left behind in the war-torn country.Six years later, Hằng has made the brutal journey from Việt Nam and is now in Texas as a refugee. She doesn’t know how she will find the little brother who was taken from her until she meets LeeRoy, a city boy with big rodeo dreams, who decides to help her.Hằng is overjoyed when she reunites with Linh. But when she realizes he doesn’t remember her, their family, or Việt Nam, her heart is crushed. Though the distance between them feels greater than ever, Hằng has come so far that she will do anything to bridge the gap.

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